Teacher Education Policy And Practice In Europe

Author : Ana Raquel Simões,Mónica Lourenço,Nilza Costa
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351393690

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Teacher Education Policy and Practice in Europe by Ana Raquel Simões,Mónica Lourenço,Nilza Costa Pdf

Teacher Education Policy and Practice in Europe provides a critical overview of the current challenges facing teacher education policy and practice in Europe. Drawing on a wide range of contributions, the book demonstrates that in order for teachers to reassume their role as agents of change, it is crucial to create a vision of a future European teacher and promote active engagement in preparing children to live and act in a multicultural and increasingly changing world. The book suggests ways in which teachers could be prepared to meet and overcome the struggles they will encounter in the classroom, including recommendations for teacher education, which open up new possibilities for policy, practice and research. Considering their own experiences as teachers, contributors also cover topics such as teacher education for the 21st century, the profile of the European teacher, citizenship and identity, social inclusion, linguistic and cultural diversity, and comparative education. Teacher Education Policy and Practice in Europe is essential reading for academics, researchers and postgraduate students engaged in the study of teacher education, educational policy and educational theory. It should also be of great interest to research-active teacher educators and practising teachers.

Author : Jean Murray,Anja Swennen,Clare Kosnik
Publisher : Springer
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030016128

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International Research, Policy and Practice in Teacher Education by Jean Murray,Anja Swennen,Clare Kosnik Pdf

This unique book is an important source of information for all of those who educate future teachers and those who participate in teacher education as students, researchers, educators and policymakers. The volume also contributes to the international development of higher quality and research-led teacher education provision by providing clear evidence of policy impact. It draws on original research studies, conducted across eight countries in North America, Europe and Australia to analyse the impact of teacher education policy initiatives on ‘insiders’ in the fields, including education students, teacher educators and mentors in schools. In achieving this, the various chapters in the book analyse the commonalities and differentiations in the many policy reforms in teacher education currently being implemented by national governments. The book reveals some of the hidden consequences of these recent ‘reform’ efforts. It is also of use for leaders and policy makers in teacher education, providing them with insider perspectives from both theory and practice and making it possible for them to develop research-informed decisions that take into account the voices of insiders. Few texts have considered international policy trends alongside the impact they have had on significant stakeholder groups ‘inside’ teacher education. In redressing this omission, the book contributes to a better understanding of and improved practice of work in teacher education, both pre- and in-service.

Author : Vasileios Symeonidis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000260120

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Europeanisation in Teacher Education by Vasileios Symeonidis Pdf

This book explores the phenomenon and process of Europeanisation in the field of teacher education. Drawing on comparative case studies in Austria, Greece and Hungary, it examines empirical data and analyses key themes around the continuum of teacher education, the development of teacher competence frameworks, and the support to teacher educators. The book is the first of its kind to systematically research the landscape of European teacher education, exploring the interactions between national and European influences in the trajectory of teacher education policy and practice. Chapters offer an original and in-depth understanding of European influences that draw on evidence from policy documents and interviews with relevant stakeholders. It argues that teacher education systems are being Europeanised, although at different speeds and directions for each country. Factors such as the socio-political and economic contexts, historical traits and policy actors’ preferences at both national and institutional levels determine the translation process. This book will be of great interest for academics, educational researchers, practitioners and policymakers in Europe and beyond, informing wider discussions about the emerging European context in teacher education, education policy and what it means to be a European teacher.

Author : Ken Jones,Giorgio Ostinelli,Alberto Crescentini
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000962666

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Innovation in Teacher Professional Learning in Europe by Ken Jones,Giorgio Ostinelli,Alberto Crescentini Pdf

This book presents critical perspectives on teacher professional learning and professional development as interpreted in 14 countries across Europe. Bringing together experts from across Europe, the book fulfils a need for a better understanding of the changing nature of teacher professional learning in national policy contexts and of the cultural differences existing between various systems. It discusses the new thinking that has emerged in the field of teacher education alongside new models that reflect the changing patterns and policies relating to the ways educational professionals maintain and enhance professional practice. The book highlights that new models of teacher leadership and practitioner inquiry have a strong focus on pedagogy and social justice. It also examines briefly the challenges brought about by the Covid pandemic and the ways in which new approaches to professional learning, specifically the use of new technologies, have begun to transform practice in some countries in Europe. The book gives insights into the ways in which professional learning policy is interpreted and applied in practice. It will be highly relevant for researchers and post-graduate students in the fields of teacher professional learning and development, school leadership, comparative education and educational policy and planning.

Author : Brian Hudson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781316640791

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Overcoming Fragmentation in Teacher Education Policy and Practice by Brian Hudson Pdf

A collaborative series with the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education highlighting leading-edge research across Teacher Education, International Education Reform and Language Education. The need for greater coherence between the different aspects of teacher education has long been recognised. The 'universitization' of initial teacher education is sometimes perceived as widening the gap between theory and practice. In many countries there is no firm alignment between initial teacher education, induction and continuing professional development. Teacher education drivers are related to national systems and represent conflicting forces on teacher education institutions. Neoliberal policy initiatives have resulted in greater fragmentation. This book considers these issues in an international context and aims to identify directions for future research in relation to teacher education policy and practice.

Author : Neda Forghani-Arani,Helmuth Hartmeyer,Eddie O'Loughlin,Liam Wegimont
Publisher : Waxmann Verlag
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783830978978

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Global Education in Europe by Neda Forghani-Arani,Helmuth Hartmeyer,Eddie O'Loughlin,Liam Wegimont Pdf

Global Education is an area of policy, practice, research and educational advocacy. An umbrella term that encompasses a variety of educational commitments; it has become increasingly integrated into the thinking of relevant institutions. But it is not uncontested. With this book, GENE - Global Education Network Europe - marks ten years of work. The book explores key contemporary issues in Global Education: issues of national strategy and structure development, of engagement with education systems. It outlines challenges in research, practice, policy and conceptual development, through detailed accounts and analysis of national and international case studies. The book will be of use to policymakers, educationalists, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of education, international development, human rights and sustainability. GENE intends it as a contribution to the ongoing dialogue in this field, towards the day when all people in Europe - in partnership with all people globally - might have access to quality Global Education.

Author : Denise Mifsud,Stephen P. Day
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031286209

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Teacher Education as an Ongoing Professional Trajectory by Denise Mifsud,Stephen P. Day Pdf

This edited book provides a critical re-reading of the concept of teacher education, in addition to a re-thinking of the sole focus on Initial Teacher Education (ITE), with implications for education policy, theory, and practice. This book presents new investigations that explore the concept of teacher education from ITE to retirement and how this is being enacted within the various distinct European and international education contexts. It demonstrates teaching and teacher education as a deeply contested field within European education and within the different national contexts of Europe. Contributions in this book expose teacher education as a continuum of teacher learning that is set off from the beginning of the teachers’ own schooling and continues throughout their entire teaching career. The chapters deal with various issues, namely teacher induction and mentoring; teacher agency; teachers as researchers; the role of the head teacher; schools as learning communities; and distinct ITE practices. It is intended for postgraduate students and researchers with an interest in teaching and teacher education, educational policies and politics, and educational philosophy, as well as practitioners.

Author : John Furlong,Marilyn Cochran-Smith,Marie Brennan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317990116

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Policy and Politics in Teacher Education by John Furlong,Marilyn Cochran-Smith,Marie Brennan Pdf

During the last 20 years, governments around the world have paid increasing attention to the recruitment, preparation, and retention of teachers. Teacher supply and teacher quality have become significant policy issues, taken up by policy-makers at the highest levels. This is because teachers are now seen by many governments as the ‘lynch-pin’ of educational, economic and social reform. This volume grew out of a recognition by the Editors of the growing significance of teacher education policy and a curiosity about international trends and differences. The book brings together nine papers from leading academics around the world: from the UK (England and Scotland), the USA, Australia, Singapore and Belgium, plus a joint paper comparing Namibia and the USA. Taken together, the papers reveal the complexities and contradictions of international trends. On the one hand, they demonstrate that there is indeed a common direction of travel along the lines encouraged by international bodies such as the OECD. At the same time however, the papers also reveal important differences among countries in terms of how they are addressing common aspirations as well as some apparent contradictions within the policies of individual nations. This book was based on the special issue of Teachers and Teaching.

Author : Mark Priestley,Daniel Alvunger,Stavroula Philippou,Tiina Soini
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781838677350

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Curriculum Making in Europe by Mark Priestley,Daniel Alvunger,Stavroula Philippou,Tiina Soini Pdf

In the context of profound social, political and technological changes, recent global trends in education have included the emergence of new forms of curriculum policy. Addressing a gap in the literature, this book investigates the ways in which curriculum policy is influenced, formulated, and enacted in a number of countries-cases in Europe.

Author : Andrea Raiker,Matti Rautiainen,Blerim Saqipi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429638282

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Teacher Education and the Development of Democratic Citizenship in Europe by Andrea Raiker,Matti Rautiainen,Blerim Saqipi Pdf

This book uses international collaboration between nine European countries to explore how teacher education systems across Europe perceive and act upon devolving democracy and democratic citizenship. Understanding these countries’ cultural approaches to individual and national priorities in education is essential in perceiving similarities and differences in the meaning of ‘democracy’. The book offers debate on the prospects for teacher education and the development of democratic citizenship in Europe based on historical, political, economic and cultural contexts and the Council of Europe’s (CoE) competences for democratic citizenship. With critical analysis and evaluation around the common theme of teacher education and its role in developing democratic citizenship, the book provides awareness and understanding of how teacher education responds to the Council of Europe’s (CoE) conceptual model of competences for democratic culture. 20 competences categorized as Values, Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge and Critical Understanding are defined so they can be taught to enable learners to practice them in their daily lives as democratic citizens. This book will be of key interest to academics, researchers and post-graduate students in the fields of teacher education, educational policy and politics, and citizenship education.

Author : Brian Hudson,Pavel Zgaga
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9172646004

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Teacher education policy in Europe by Brian Hudson,Pavel Zgaga Pdf

Author : Anthony Adams,Witold Tulasiewicz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135720667

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The The Crisis In Teacher Education by Anthony Adams,Witold Tulasiewicz Pdf

Teacher education is continually undergoing change and this book takes a close look into the current status. It examines the history of teacher preparation, the role of the employer and the aims of education, giving a critical review of the present climate where changes in several European countries are underway. They address the question of why the changes are being made now and conclude that such changes, particularly in the UK, are ideological as opposed to quality-based.; New proposals and legislation in the European Unions countries of Britain, France, Germany and Portugal are considered, from a comparative perspective, alongside Poland and the United States; the latter also experiencing change but for different reasons.; Aimed at all readers interested in the role of education in Europe, this text should also appeal to students and lecturers in education in Europe, and to the informed general reader interested in the state of education today.

Author : Linda Darling-Hammond,ANN LIEBERMAN
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136729966

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Teacher Education Around the World by Linda Darling-Hammond,ANN LIEBERMAN Pdf

Teachers are the most important single element of the education system but what does it take to create high quality teachers in today’s world? Around the world, countries are struggling to understand how to change their schools to meet global demands. International comparisons have shown that schools in Finland lead the league tables, but why is this, what new policies and practices in teacher education have they developed and how do they support the changes? A number of European and Asian countries also top the list when it comes to providing high quality teacher education, but there is little information about what and how they are doing the work and how they have made changes. The leading international contributors to this book describe the systemic policies and practices of teacher education in eight high-achieving countries and how they are dealing with teacher quality, equity, and the changing global society. Among the countries that are doing well – Finland, Singapore, the Netherlands, the UK, Hong Kong, Canada, Australia and the USA – there is an interesting diversity of policies and practices that support their changes in education, including: emphasis on the preparation, induction, support and assessment of new teachers focus on teacher retention, teachers’ professional knowledge and continuing professional development curriculum change and critical policies. In addition the chapters highlight the local cultural imperatives that influence and shape the preparation of quality teachers and make change both possible and problematic. Teacher Education Around the World examines what can be learned from the different countries, what policies and practices seem transferable; and which seem embedded in the particulars of the culture of the country. It describe themes that cut across all the countries, documenting not only what they are, but how the countries go about supporting and sustaining changes in teacher education. This book will prove itself an absolute essential for all those involved in teacher education, teaching and educational policy.

Author : Daniela Worek,Christian Kraler
Publisher : Waxmann Verlag
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783830993568

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Teacher Education by Daniela Worek,Christian Kraler Pdf

In 1999, the year when the Bologna declaration was signed, the foundation of the European Network of Teacher Education Policies (ENTEP) was proposed by the Portuguese Minister of Education to his Colleagues in the European Union Member States. 'Teacher Education - The Bologna Process and the Future of Teaching' reflects current challenges of Teacher Education in Europe based upon these 20 years of development. The Bologna process has become a crucial reference point for the modernization in higher education institutions. ENTEP, as European network of policy makers and researchers, has been working along these lines and has always sought to bring to fruition its vision for a European Higher Education Area (EHEA), where Teacher Education has a special place in the European landscape. In this volume, ENTEP members from different countries cover fundamental questions of teacher education in the European Higher Education Area. They discuss crucial aspects like fundaments, Initial Teacher Education, lifelong learning, evaluation, policy making, research and efforts to build bridges into the future. Thus, the book might serve as a starting point for discussions about future roles of teachers in Europe on different levels towards a European development of teacher professionalism.

Author : Florin D. Salajan,tavis d. jules,Charl Wolhuter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781350339958

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Teacher Education Intersecting Comparative and International Education by Florin D. Salajan,tavis d. jules,Charl Wolhuter Pdf

This book draws critical connections between teacher education or preparation and the field of comparative and international education (CIE) showing ways in which the two fields can inform and advance one another. The chapters consider how teacher education shapes and is shaped by CIE, particularly in an era of socio-cultural upheavals, politico-economic transformations and climate or health crises affecting the human and natural world. The question at the core of the book is: in what ways can comparative and international education support a rethinking of teacher education in the wake of the social movements for equity, justice and civil liberties with ramifications for educators around the world? It includes contributions from leading academics based in Argentina, Canada, China, Columbia, Finland, Grenada, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Spain, South Africa, Turkey and the USA. The chapters cover topics ranging from equity, social justice, and the sustainable development goals to country case-studies including teacher education in Myanmar and a comparative study of teacher preparation in South Korea and the USA.